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Study Philosophy in Germany: 19 Universities with 21 English Degree Programs
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Often associated with past generations of influential philosophers, such as Kandt, Habermas, and Arendt, the interdisciplinary English-language Master’s programs in Philosophy offered by German universities take these foundations of philosophy and apply them pragmatically to deal with pressing and important issues of our societies today.
The programs often focus on ethics, philosophy of science or technology and intersect with other disciplines such as economics, history, law, sports and politics. It is also possible to enter a broader course of study in Philosophy and subsequently define your own area of specialization. All options are available in our Study Finder.
Overview
Study Programs in English
Universities
Universities in International Rankings
Minimum:
0,- € (14 programs for EU citizens, 13 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
10,520 € per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Winter Semester
between May 31 and May 01
Summer Semester
between May 31 and September 15
Top-ranked German Universities in Philosophy

public University
No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € (per semester)

public Technical University
No. of Students: approx. 42,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € (per semester)
Tuition Fees
5 English Degree Programs for Philosophy in Germany

Brand University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg
Marketing & Innovation
(per semester)

Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Psychology & Sustainability
(per semester)

Leibniz Universität Hannover
Hannover
Philosophy of Science
(per semester)

Universität Hamburg
Hamburg
Politics, Economics and Philosophy
(per semester)

Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Public Economics, Law and Politics
(per semester)
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2022/2023
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2023/2024
16 programs
1 programs
17 programs
Application Requirements
The Master's program in Philosophy is open to students of all disciplines. It is not restricted to students who have already completed a Bachelor's degree in the subject.
When you apply to a Master’s program in Germany, universities will usually expect you to have an academic degree in a related discipline. For the subject of Philosophy, and especially the interdisciplinary courses, this can vary from program to program. Relevant first degrees are often from the disciplines of Philosophy, Economics, Political Science, Law, Life Sciences or STEM subjects. For most programs, entrance tests or interviews are not part of the admission process, students must simply submit required documents. In addition to standard certificates (e.g. first degree certificate, a transcript of records, a language certificate), a CV and a letter of motivation are typically required.
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6 English Degree Programs for Philosophy in Germany

Saarland University
Saarbrücken
Philosophy

(per semester)

Bielefeld University
Bielefeld
History, Economics and Philosophy of Science - International Track
(per semester)

Bard College Berlin
Berlin
Humanities, the Arts, and Social Thought
(per semester)

Jacobs University Bremen
Bremen
International Relations: Politics and History (IRPH)
(per semester)

Karlshochschule International University
Karlsruhe
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
(per semester)

Karlshochschule International University
Karlsruhe
Master in Social TransFormation - Politics, Philosophy & Economics
(per semester)
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
5 (1 program )
72 (2 programs )
B2 First (FCE) (2 programs )
7.5 (1 program )
100 (1 program )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (6 programs )
IELTS Band
5 (1 program )
7.5 (1 program )
TOEFL Scores
72 (2 programs )
100 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
B2 First (FCE) (2 programs )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (6 programs )
4 English Degree Programs for Philosophy in Germany

Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
Frankfurt am Main
Management, Philosophy & Economics
(per semester)

RWTH Aachen University
Aachen
Cognitive, Digital and Empirical English Studies
(per semester)


Ruhr-Universität Bochum / TU Darmstadt
Bochum / Darmstadt
Theoretical Philosophy
(per semester)

University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau
Liberal Arts and Sciences
(per semester)
Program Features
3-8 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online CoursesMaster of Arts
Master of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Winter intake
66.7%Summer intake
4.8%Winter & Summer intake
28.6%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Philosophy

Program Fees: 10,520 € - 14,875 €
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Program Fees: 0,- €
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Brand University of Applied Sciences
Program Fees: 5,340 € - 6,840 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)

Program Fees: 1,633 €
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)

Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
Program Fees: 7,050 €
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
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